Autumn Full of New Skills: A Look Back at Workshops for Young Scientists












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            The autumn educational series for young researchers offered a diverse selection of courses

            designed to help participants acquire new skills, broaden their horizons, and build valuab
            Although the pilot phase of the program is over, don’t worry—we are preparing more inspiri
            spring 2025!


            The series featured seven workshops curated in line with the European Competence Framework
            (ResearchComp EU) [ URL "https://research-and-innovation.ec.europa.eu/jobs-research/resear

            competence-framework-researchers_en"] , which identifies key skills necessary for a succes
            career across disciplines and expands career opportunities for scientists beyond academia.

            were able to develop research skills, enhance soft skills, and focus on shaping their care
            of 58 postdoctoral researchers attended these seven workshops, gaining new insights and pr


            The Open Science course introduced participants to this system of scientific publishing, h
            key aspects and limitations, along with practical advice. To develop skills in teamwork an
            communication, young researchers could attend the Excellence in International Networking, 

            Cooperation workshop.

            The Research Data Management workshop introduced participants to FAIR principles and the c

            management plans (DMPs). Attendees learned how to ensure their data is reusable and sharea
            the principle “as open as possible, as closed as necessary.” One participant reflected: “A
            presented was new for most of us and the presenters even gave practical tips on actual pro

            us are facing now. I recommend this program to my colleagues. It is an ideal way to obtain
            of information about research data management in a short period of time in an accessible f
            thus provided attendees with not only valuable knowledge but also practical advice for the

            activities.

            Other thematic workshops included: Entrepreneurship I – Design Thinking, focused on tools 

            entrepreneurial and creative thinking, Entrepreneurship II – Science into Action, which ad
            application of research results in practice, Supervising Graduate and Postgraduate Researc
            Various Career Pathways in Research, exploring professional opportunities both within and 

            If you are interested in career development, we also organize a Mentoring Program for Youn
            Applications are open until December 31, 2024. More information is available on our websit
            cuni.cz/UK-13907.html"] .


            Did our workshops catch your interest? Our spring series of seminars will start soon. We w
            focus on topics such as open science or career development, but we are also preparing new 

            you! More information will be available soon on our website [ URL "https://cuni.cz/UK-1111
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